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WNYC housing & affordability reporter
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Gothamist
12 days ago
After heated political campaign, Sherrill faces tough budget realities as NJ governor
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After heated political campaign, Sherrill faces tough budget realities as NJ governor
New Jersey's Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill Billions in federal cuts. A looming state budget crisis. Intractable affordability problems. As a poli-sci professor tells us: "I am not sure why anybody wants to do this job." [ more › ]
https://gothamist.com/news/after-heated-political-campaign-sherrill-faces-tough-budget-realities-as-nj-governor
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Mike Hayes
The Brian Lehrer Show
17 days ago
WNYC & Gothamist reporter
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New Jersey's New Governor | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Mike Hayes talks about the results of New Jersey's contentious governor's race.
https://www.wnyc.org/story/new-jerseys-new-governor
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Mike Hayes
The Brian Lehrer Show
18 days ago
Today: -
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Mike Hayes
Gothamist
about 1 month ago
A Ciattarelli defamation lawsuit against Sherrill may violate NJ election rules
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A Ciattarelli defamation lawsuit against Sherrill may violate NJ election rules
Republican nominee for New Jersey governor, Jack Ciattarelli. Jack Ciattarelli says his opponent defamed him over claims he “killed tens of thousands” of New Jerseyans. But he may have to wait until after the election to pursue legal action. [ more › ]
https://gothamist.com/news/a-ciattarelli-defamation-lawsuit-against-sherrill-may-violate-nj-election-rules
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Mike Hayes
Gothamist
about 1 month ago
NJ Dems outpacing GOP in mail-in gubernatorial ballots by 125K, state data shows
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NJ Dems outpacing GOP in mail-in gubernatorial ballots by 125K, state data shows
Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill. Analysis by political experts shows that Democrats have increased their margin over Republicans in “vote by mail” by about 20,000 compared to the last governor’s election. [ more › ]
https://gothamist.com/news/nj-dems-outpacing-gop-in-mail-in-gubernatorial-ballots-by-125k-state-data-shows
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Mike Hayes
Gothamist
about 1 month ago
'Shame on you': Candidates for NJ governor square off in fiery debate amid close race
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'Shame on you': Candidates for NJ governor square off in fiery debate amid close race
Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill. Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli’s second debate featured heated exchanges over the Gateway project, her Naval record, his business history and Donald Trump. [ more › ]
https://gothamist.com/news/shame-on-you-candidates-for-nj-governor-square-off-in-fiery-debate-amid-close-race
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Mike Hayes
Gothamist
about 2 months ago
Voter turnout is plummeting in NJ’s cities. Both sides are vying for urban support.
https://gothamist.com/news/voter-turnout-is-plummeting-in-njs-cities-both-sides-are-vying-for-urban-support
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Voter turnout is plummeting in NJ’s cities. Both sides are vying for urban support.
Republican Jack Ciattarelli campaigns in Camden, New Jersey. Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill are in the final sprint of what is likely to be a close election to be New Jersey’s next governor. [ more › ]
https://gothamist.com/news/voter-turnout-is-plummeting-in-njs-cities-both-sides-are-vying-for-urban-support
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Mike Hayes
Gothamist
about 2 months ago
Jack Ciattarelli wants to gut NJ’s affordable housing laws. Can he do it?
https://gothamist.com/news/jack-ciattarelli-wants-to-gut-njs-affordable-housing-laws-can-he-do-it
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Jack Ciattarelli wants to gut NJ’s affordable housing laws. Can he do it?
Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli The Republican nominee for governor says state housing rules have to go. Experts say his plan is a long shot. [ more › ]
https://gothamist.com/news/jack-ciattarelli-wants-to-gut-njs-affordable-housing-laws-can-he-do-it
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Mike Hayes
Gothamist
about 2 months ago
NJ judge dismisses lawsuit to overturn affordable housing law. Towns vow appeal.
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NJ judge dismisses lawsuit to overturn affordable housing law. Towns vow appeal.
A coalition of suburban towns in New Jersey have vowed to appeal a judge's decision to dismiss their bid to overturn the state's affordable housing law. The leader of the coalition that brought the lawsuit called the decision “very disappointing” and vowed to keep fighting in court. [ more › ]
https://gothamist.com/news/nj-judge-dismisses-lawsuit-to-overturn-affordable-housing-law-towns-vow-appeal
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Mike Hayes
Gothamist
about 2 months ago
Real estate donations to Ciattarelli place rising rents at center of NJ governor’s race
https://gothamist.com/news/real-estate-donations-to-ciattarelli-place-rising-rents-at-center-of-nj-governors-race
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Real estate donations to Ciattarelli place rising rents at center of NJ governor’s race
Jack Ciattarelli A wealthy real estate family has poured hundreds of thousands of dollars into the tightening New Jersey governor's race, where both major party candidates have focused on how to tackle rising housing costs and affordability. [ more › ]
https://gothamist.com/news/real-estate-donations-to-ciattarelli-place-rising-rents-at-center-of-nj-governors-race
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Mike Hayes
The Brian Lehrer Show
about 2 months ago
ICYMI, Issue #4 in 30 Issues in 30 Days -- Affordable Housing in New Jersey with
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30 Issues in 30 Days: Affordable Housing in New Jersey | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
WNYC/Gothamist reporter Mike Hayes talks about the New Jersey governor's race and the issue of too little affordable housing in New Jersey.
https://www.wnyc.org/story/30-issues-in-30-days-affordable-housing-in-new-jersey
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Mike Hayes
Gothamist
2 months ago
Taxes, housing and the fist bump that wasn’t: Key moments from the NJ debate
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Taxes, housing and the fist bump that wasn’t: Key moments from the NJ debate
New Jersey gubernatorial candidates Demcrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli. Gubernatorial candidates Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill largely wrangled over affordability issues in front of a raucous crowd. [ more › ]
https://gothamist.com/news/taxes-housing-and-the-fist-bump-that-wasnt-key-moments-from-the-nj-debate
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Mike Hayes
Gothamist
3 months ago
Judge says Hoboken luxury buildings can't rent pricey units until they add affordable ones
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Judge says Hoboken luxury buildings can't rent pricey units until they add affordable ones
The VINE residential development in Hoboken. Three buildings have charged up to $6,000 a month for units while violating the city’s affordable housing law, according to a judge. [ more › ]
https://gothamist.com/news/judge-says-hoboken-luxury-buildings-cant-rent-pricey-units-until-they-add-affordable-ones
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Mike Hayes
Gothamist
3 months ago
Housing advocates ask courts to crack down on NJ towns over affordable housing plans
https://gothamist.com/news/housing-advocates-ask-courts-to-crack-down-on-nj-towns-over-affordable-housing-plans
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Housing advocates ask courts to crack down on NJ towns over affordable housing plans
Construction worker hammers wood on a residential construction site. Some towns could face the possibility of builders suing to force them to let them build housing. [ more › ]
https://gothamist.com/news/housing-advocates-ask-courts-to-crack-down-on-nj-towns-over-affordable-housing-plans
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Mike Hayes
Gothamist
3 months ago
NJ raided over $100M in affordable housing funds. Now it’s putting some money back.
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NJ raided over $100M in affordable housing funds. Now it’s putting some money back.
New Jersey's Affordable Housing Trust Fund provides financing for projects across the state. New Jersey’s Department of Community Affairs announced that $45 million dollars would be restored to the state’s affordable housing trust fund. [ more › ]
https://gothamist.com/news/nj-raided-over-100m-in-affordable-housing-funds-now-its-putting-some-money-back
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Mike Hayes
Gothamist
3 months ago
Jersey City renters push to ban application fees for affordable apartments
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Jersey City renters push to ban application fees for affordable apartments
The sun sets on buildings in the Journal Square neighborhood of Jersey City behind Hoboken, New Jersey, as seen from the 86th floor observation deck of the Empire State Building. Some Jersey City residents are spending up to $150 per application and still not getting an apartment. [ more › ]
https://gothamist.com/news/jersey-city-renters-push-to-ban-application-fees-for-affordable-apartments
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Mike Hayes
Gothamist
3 months ago
Trump may kill dozens of NJ clean energy projects already delayed for years
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Trump may kill dozens of NJ clean energy projects already delayed for years
The installation of solar panels in New Jersey. Enough solar to power tens of thousands of New Jersey homes is awaiting approval. It might not come before federal subsidies expire. [ more › ]
https://gothamist.com/news/trump-may-kill-dozens-of-nj-clean-energy-projects-already-delayed-for-years
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Mike Hayes
Gothamist
3 months ago
A New Jersey town planned a dozen new affordable homes. They may never be built.
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A New Jersey town planned a dozen new affordable homes. They may never be built.
New Jersey State Senator Owen Henry holds a rendering of one of the homes that has been put on hold due to a change in state funding for affordable housing. State officials are trying to build thousands of more affordably priced homes. But a change in state funding has stalled a development in Old Bridge and other developments like it. [ more › ]
https://gothamist.com/news/a-new-jersey-town-planned-a-dozen-new-affordable-homes-they-may-never-be-built
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Mike Hayes
The New York Times
4 months ago
A fire destroyed a New Jersey synagogue early Friday morning as the rabbi, his wife and four of their children narrowly escaped without injuries. So far, there is no indication of arson, the mayor said.
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New Jersey Synagogue Burns to Ground as Rabbi and Family Escape
Congregation Beth El in Rutherford, more than a century old, was destroyed. The mayor said there was no indication of arson so far.
https://nyti.ms/3HqadED
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Mike Hayes
Tom Dreisbach
4 months ago
On Jan. 6, Jared Wise urged rioters to "kill" cops. "You are the Nazi. You are the Gestapo," Wise yelled. Trump dismissed Wise's Jan. 6 case, and the DOJ hired him as a senior adviser. We got the bodycam video showing Wise on Jan. 6.
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Video shows Department of Justice official urging Jan. 6 rioters to 'kill' cops
The Department of Justice hired a former Jan. 6 defendant who was caught on tape urging rioters to "kill" police. The department calls him a "valued member" of the administration.
https://www.npr.org/2025/08/07/nx-s1-5493197/doj-trump-jan-6-defendant-jared-wise-capitol-riot
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Gothamist
4 months ago
'We're as active as California': What everyone needs to know about this week's earthquakes in NJ
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'We're as active as California': What everyone needs to know about this week's earthquakes in NJ
A view of New York City in the distance from Passaic County, New Jersey. Experts say you shouldn't worry about the big one. [ more › ]
https://gothamist.com/news/were-as-active-as-california-what-everyone-needs-to-know-about-this-weeks-earthquakes-in-nj
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Mike Hayes
Gothamist
4 months ago
How do NJ beachgoers feel about the governor's race? Gothamist hit the shore.
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How do NJ beachgoers feel about the governor's race? Gothamist hit the shore.
The beach at Asbury Park The flip-flop-and-boogie-board set weigh in on who they see most fit to be the state’s next governor. [ more › ]
https://gothamist.com/news/how-do-nj-beachgoers-feel-about-the-governors-race-gothamist-hit-the-shore
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NJ Republican Jeff Van Drew claims he worked behind the scenes with Trump to save a billion-dollar hospital program. But the reality is more complicated than that I’ve learned. And actually, NJ hospitals will lose $800 million under the deal. My story:
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NJ Republican says he saved $1B hospital program. Now it will lose $800 million.
Rep. Jeff Van Drew has touted how he worked behind the scenes with Trump so that NJ hospitals weren’t “left behind.”
https://gothamist.com/news/nj-republican-says-he-saved-1b-hospital-program-now-it-will-lose-800-million?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=shared_twitter
4 months ago
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💣💣💣💣💣💣💣💣 Forged signatures found on Mayor Adams’ petitions to run as an independent
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Forged signatures found on Mayor Adams’ petitions to run as an independent
The Adams campaign said it is conducting a review after Gothamist found signatures that were fraudulently obtained or outright forged.
https://gothamist.com/news/forged-signatures-found-on-mayor-adams-petitions-to-run-as-an-independent?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=shared_twitter
4 months ago
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Mike Hayes
Gothamist
4 months ago
NJ Republican says he saved $1B hospital program. Now it will lose $800 million.
https://gothamist.com/news/nj-republican-says-he-saved-1b-hospital-program-now-it-will-lose-800-million
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NJ Republican says he saved $1B hospital program. Now it will lose $800 million.
US Representative Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ), who recently switched parties, gestures toward US President Donald Trump during a "Keep America Great" campaign rally at Wildwoods Convention Center in Wildwood, New Jersey, January 28, 2020. Rep. Jeff Van Drew has touted how he worked behind the scenes with Trump so that NJ hospitals weren’t “left behind.” [ more › ]
https://gothamist.com/news/nj-republican-says-he-saved-1b-hospital-program-now-it-will-lose-800-million
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Date set for the first debate in the NJ governor’s race. September 21, Rider University, Ciattarelli vs Sherrill, round 1 🥊🥊
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4 months ago
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Mike Hayes
Gothamist
4 months ago
Rep. Mikie Sherrill leads Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey governor’s race poll
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Rep. Mikie Sherrill leads Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey governor’s race poll
Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill New Jersey is a Democrat-leaning state, but Republicans have been closing the gap. [ more › ]
https://gothamist.com/news/rep-mikie-sherrill-leads-jack-ciattarelli-in-new-jersey-governors-race-poll
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WNYC is hiring a new culture editor. Join us!
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New York Public Radio hiring Editor, Culture in New York, NY | LinkedIn
Posted 6:38:15 AM. DescriptionCulture EditorWNYC/Gothamist NewsroomThe WNYC/Gothamist Newsroom is seeking a New…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/editor-culture-at-new-york-public-radio-4271549572
4 months ago
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Is there an “in memoriam” gathering at Sweet & Vicious? I’m around.
add a skeleton here at some point
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Mike Hayes
Gothamist
4 months ago
NJ lawmakers chide regional power manager for steep hike in electricity prices
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NJ lawmakers chide regional power manager for steep hike in electricity prices
New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial nominee Mikie Sherrill. Tuesday’s energy auction will cause rates to spike even further as NJ faces an affordability crisis. [ more › ]
https://gothamist.com/news/nj-lawmakers-chide-regional-power-manager-for-steep-hike-in-electricity-prices
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Mike Hayes
Gothamist
4 months ago
Higher electric bills are coming for NJ following energy auction
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Higher electric bills are coming for NJ following energy auction
Electrity costs skyrocketed at an auction Tuesday that will mean higher bills for New Jersey residents. Consumers will face rising bills. [ more › ]
https://gothamist.com/news/higher-electric-bills-are-coming-for-nj-following-energy-auction
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Mike Hayes
Gothamist
4 months ago
NJ electric bills just rose 20%. Prepare for another spike next summer, experts say.
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NJ electric bills just rose 20%. Prepare for another spike next summer, experts say.
High-tension power lines The region’s electrical grid authority will announce on Tuesday what it’ll cost to keep the lights on next year. It could be grim news for consumers. [ more › ]
https://gothamist.com/news/nj-electric-bills-just-rose-20-prepare-for-another-spike-next-summer-experts-say
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Mike Hayes
Gothamist
4 months ago
Trump is cutting $1 trillion from Medicaid. Here’s what that means for NJ.
https://gothamist.com/news/trump-is-cutting-1-trillion-from-medicaid-heres-what-that-means-for-nj
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Trump is cutting $1 trillion from Medicaid. Here’s what that means for NJ.
President Donald Trump State Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman says there’s “no scenario” in which New Jersey can make up the difference. Many residents expect to lose coverage. [ more › ]
https://gothamist.com/news/trump-is-cutting-1-trillion-from-medicaid-heres-what-that-means-for-nj
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Mike Hayes
Gothamist
4 months ago
NJ towns are reckoning with carnage from second deadly flash floods in 10 days
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NJ towns are reckoning with carnage from second deadly flash floods in 10 days
A burned out car in North Plainfield, New Jersey in the aftermath of Monday's floods. An official in Plainfield, New Jersey, which saw some of the worst flooding, said the city is exploring new warning systems for flash floods. [ more › ]
https://gothamist.com/news/nj-towns-are-reckoning-with-carnage-from-second-deadly-flash-floods-in-10-days
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Mike Hayes
Gothamist
5 months ago
Trump’s tax bill will raise NJ’s high energy costs even higher, Murphy admin says
https://gothamist.com/news/trumps-tax-bill-will-raise-njs-high-energy-costs-even-higher-murphy-admin-says
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Trump’s tax bill will raise NJ’s high energy costs even higher, Murphy admin says
A view of a wind turbine is seen from Bayonne Bridge as the New York City Skyline is seen on the background on February 01, 2018 in Bayonne, New Jersey. The bill increases U.S. reliance on fossil fuels and guts clean energy. Here’s what New Jersey lawmakers are doing to counter it. [ more › ]
https://gothamist.com/news/trumps-tax-bill-will-raise-njs-high-energy-costs-even-higher-murphy-admin-says
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Mike Hayes
Kate Stutzel
5 months ago
UPDATE - Emerson has approved their Fourth Round master plan update: an affordable housing overlay zone directly across the street from the property where they denied an affordable housing project. You cannot make this stuff up.
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NJ officials accused of hypocrisy over land use that barred homeless shelter
After rejecting a shelter over traffic safety concerns, Emerson, New Jersey’s Land Use Board approved housing plan for same intersection.
https://gothamist.com/news/nj-officials-accused-of-hypocrisy-over-land-use-that-barred-homeless-shelter
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Mike Hayes
POWHR Coalition
5 months ago
🔥“It’s going to kill hundreds of billions of dollars in investment and hundreds of gigawatts of new supply that would otherwise help us meet rapidly growing electricity demand...No one is asking for this.” Via
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The GOP’s New Renewables-Killing Tax, Explained
As bad as previous drafts of the reconciliation bill have been, this one is worse.
https://heatmap.news/politics/big-beautiful-bill-excise-tax
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Gothamist
5 months ago
Wealthy NJ town wants to add more transit-oriented affordable housing. It might never happen.
https://gothamist.com/news/wealthy-nj-town-wants-to-add-more-transit-oriented-affordable-housing-it-might-never-happen
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Wealthy NJ town wants to add more transit-oriented affordable housing. It might never happen.
The train station in Westfield, New Jersey. Westfield officials have a plan to redevelop five properties into affordable housing near the town's train station. But all are currently occupied by other businesses. [ more › ]
https://gothamist.com/news/wealthy-nj-town-wants-to-add-more-transit-oriented-affordable-housing-it-might-never-happen
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Mike Hayes
Central NJ Yimby 🏗️🚲🚇🇺🇸
5 months ago
Westfield NJ is proposing to satisfy its state-mandated "Fourth Round" affordable housing obligation with 'overlay zones' on existing businesses. It's not clear that any of the businesses will actually be replaced with housing. Seems like another scam...
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Wealthy NJ town wants to add more transit-oriented affordable housing. It might never happen.
Westfield officials have a plan to redevelop five properties into affordable housing near the town's train station. But all are currently occupied by other businesses.
https://gothamist.com/news/wealthy-nj-town-wants-to-add-more-transit-oriented-affordable-housing-it-might-never-happen
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Trump’s plan: tax cuts, tax cuts, tax cuts. Purportedly to spur business… Unless you’re in the green energy biz.
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NJ solar customers are safe from energy rate hikes. Trump’s tax bill could change that.
The ‘big, beautiful bill’ effectively kills the tax incentives that are keeping solar customers’ monthly energy bills so low.
https://gothamist.com/news/nj-solar-customers-are-safe-from-energy-rate-hikes-trumps-tax-bill-could-change-that
5 months ago
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Gothamist
5 months ago
Hoboken could become second NJ city to bar landlords from using AI to set rent
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Hoboken could become second NJ city to bar landlords from using AI to set rent
Hoboken, New Jersey If the city council votes for the ordinance, Hoboken would join Jersey City in banning the use of algorithms that critics say allow collusion among landlords to drive up rents. [ more › ]
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Trump’s plan: tax cuts, tax cuts, tax cuts. Purportedly to spur business… Unless you’re in the green energy biz.
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NJ solar customers are safe from energy rate hikes. Trump’s tax bill could change that.
The ‘big, beautiful bill’ effectively kills the tax incentives that are keeping solar customers’ monthly energy bills so low.
https://gothamist.com/news/nj-solar-customers-are-safe-from-energy-rate-hikes-trumps-tax-bill-could-change-that
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Here’s a job you probably didn’t know exists — taking 100+ acres that’s been farmland since the Dutch first got here back in the 1600s and turning it back into a forest 🌳 Meet John Jengo, a geologist trying to solve some flooding problems by planting 50,000 trees.
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To combat flooding in NJ, conservationists turn farmland into forest
John Jengo and his team are on a mission to use natural resources to counteract the effects of climate change and increased flooding in New Jersey.
https://gothamist.com/news/to-combat-flooding-in-nj-conservationists-turn-farmland-into-forest
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To combat flooding in NJ, conservationists turn farmland into forest
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To combat flooding in NJ, conservationists turn farmland into forest
John Jengo examines a tree sapling in a field in Raritan, New Jersey. John Jengo and his team are on a mission to use natural resources to counteract the effects of climate change and increased flooding in New Jersey. [ more › ]
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NJ solar customers are safe from energy rate hikes. Trump’s tax bill could change that.
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NJ solar customers are safe from energy rate hikes. Trump’s tax bill could change that.
The ‘big, beautiful bill’ effectively kills the tax incentives that are keeping solar customers’ monthly energy bills so low. [ more › ]
https://gothamist.com/news/nj-solar-customers-are-safe-from-energy-rate-hikes-trumps-tax-bill-could-change-that
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NJ lawmakers advance legislation to get more renters, lower-income residents solar power
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NJ lawmakers advance legislation to get more renters, lower-income residents solar power
The bill would increase the state’s community solar program by 50%. Lawmakers behind the legislation hoping to sign it into law this month.
https://gothamist.com/news/nj-lawmakers-advance-legislation-to-get-more-renters-lower-income-residents-solar-power?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=shared_twitter
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An offshore wind project that would have powered 700k homes in NJ looks dead. Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind filed a petition w/ the state to end the project. The company said its due to “uncertainty” caused by Trump order freezing permitting for wind projects.
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Atlantic Shores files petition to end 1.5-gigawatt wind project | ROI-NJ
Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind has filed a formal petition with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities asking to end its Offshore Renewable Energy Certificate (OREC) order. Before the filing, the com...
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NJ lawmakers advance landmark legislation aimed at expanding urban farming
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NJ lawmakers advance landmark legislation aimed at expanding urban farming
The bill would make NJ the first state to establish a program to buy and preserve urban land for agriculture. [ more › ]
https://gothamist.com/news/nj-lawmakers-advance-landmark-legislation-aimed-at-expanding-urban-farming
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NJ opens first green affordable housing. There might not be more like it.
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NJ opens first green affordable housing. There might not be more like it.
NJ lawmakers have touted The Forum in Madison, NJ as the state's first green affordable housing development. The 44-unit project in Madison Borough took 10 years to complete. But steep budget cuts proposed by President Trump could imperil funding that made the project a reality. [ more › ]
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Sewer feud slows supportive housing development in NJ
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Sewer feud slows supportive housing development in NJ
A defunct office space in NJ will be transformed into new housing, if the developer can just connect to a sewer system. A sewage system is at the center of a monthslong fight between two of New Jersey's richest towns and a housing developer seeking to transform an old office park into apartments. [ more › ]
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